Compositional elements in the music of Ken Schaphorst: A detailed analysis of four works for jazz ensemble

This dissertation highlights the compositional elements found in four original compositions by Ken Schaphorst: Jobim, Uprising, Mbira 2, and How to Say Goodbye. Detailed analysis sheds light into extensive motivic and thematic development, the interpretation of sonata form in big band jazz composition, the mechanics of creating extended solo features, effective groove changes that aid development, unique voicings and instrument pairing choices, and other innovative musical devices. This research aims to prove informative and useful for both the aspiring and seasoned composer and arranger.

Name thesis:degree_name

A.Mus.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Music

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2020

Author dc:creator

• Sears, Robert

Contributors dc:contributor

• "Carrillo, Teofilo ""Tito"""
• Pugh, Jim
• Carrillo, Carlos
• Daval, Charles

• Ken Schaphorst
• Jazz Composition
• Jazz Arranging
• Jazz Ensemble
• Jazz Band
• Composition
• Motivic Development
• Thematic Development
• Sonata Form
• Sonata Allegro Form
• Extended Solo Feature
• Groove Change
• Voicings
• Vamps
• Instrument Pairings
• Couplings
• Lower Interval Limit
• Jobim
• Uprising
• Mbira 2
• How to Say Goodbye

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2020 Robert Sears

Language dc:language

en

Handle dc:identifier

http://hdl.handle.net/2142/108448

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/108448